Greece has a warm Mediterranean climate. In summer, winds often accompany dry hot days, especially in the north and coastal areas. The city of Athens is particularly hot and muggy during August and many Athenians take their vacation during this month, heading out of the city to the cooler and cleaner air of the islands.

Winters are cold in the north and mild in the south. November to March is the rainy season, and snow falls in Northern Greece and the mountainous regions of the mainland and islands. Occasionally there is some snow in Athens and the coastal regions of the islands.